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Shorebird Coast Must Do's
The Hauraki Rail Trail
This easy yet rewarding four to five-day cycling adventure starts in the charming seaside town of Kaiaua and heads south across the Hauraki Plains all the way to Waihi and Matamata.
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Kaiaua
A rustic seaside settlement on the doorstep to Miranda. The Miranda Farm Shop, café and art gallery is nearby, as is Rangipō Museum and pā site. When it comes to fresh fish, Kaiaua chippy takes some beating as do the popular ice creams at The Pink Shop.
Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre
Learn about the shore’s birdlife including the annual migration. Open seven days a week. There is also a self-contained unit and bunk dormitory for overnight stays.
Robert Findlay Wildlife Reserve
On the southwestern coast of the Firth of Thames, this reserve is a bird watching mecca. Use the bird-hide, a 30-minute walk from the Shorebird Centre, to view wildlife up close.
Earth Energies Retreat
Set on 81ha of rolling hills in Mangatarata, luxuriate in style for some real r&r. Treatments include floatation therapy, infrared saunas, zerobalance, aromatouch and hypnotherapy.
